Severe Turbulence on Singapore Airlines Flight Claims One Life, Injures 71

A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, resulting in one death and at least 71 injuries. The Boeing 777-300ER diverted to Bangkok, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members. Initially, the airline reported 30 injuries, with affected passengers receiving treatment at hospitals and the airport.

The deceased was a 73-year-old British man, confirmed by Kittipong Kittikachorn, General Manager of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The flight landed at 3:45 p.m. local time on Tuesday. Kittikachorn, informed of the emergency 10 minutes prior to landing, noted that while some passengers had broken arms, most suffered cuts and bruises. Several injured were sent to Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital.